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2007 Nissan Quest problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 311 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.4 times the median Quest year — the 2007 model ranks #2 of 25 Quest years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 110 reports (35% of the total).

311

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Quest years?

Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted651 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 4 complaints1993: 164 complaints1994: 195 complaints1995: 205 complaints1996: 174 complaints1997: 127 complaints1998: 56 complaints1999: 165 complaints2000: 120 complaints2001: 57 complaints2002: 38 complaints2004: 651 complaints2005: 124 complaints2006: 108 complaints2007: 311 complaints2008: 75 complaints2009: 29 complaints2011: 92 complaints2012: 139 complaints2013: 22 complaints2014: 22 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 7 complaints
Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Nissan Quest problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System11035%
Engine5016%
Electrical System3712%
Transmission196%
Brakes186%
Body & Structure134%
Suspension124%
Other114%
Speed Control103%
Tires & Wheels103%
Steering83%
Visibility & Wipers62%
Airbags52%
Seats21%

Does the 2007 Nissan Quest have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V248000SuspensionJune 7, 2007 · 1,438 units

Defect

DURING PRODUCTION, A SELECT NUMBER OF VEHICLES UNDERWENT AN OFFLINE INSPECTION AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WHERE A BOLT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION WHEN IT WAS REINSTALLED.

Consequence

IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR A RATTLING NOISE AND NOTICE VIBRATION. IF THE BOLT COMES OFF COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHMENT BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE SPECIFIED VALUE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SENSORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 1, 2014

“IT WAS A NOISE COMING UNDER THE CAR WE TAKE TO MECHANIC .THEY TOLD ME TIMING CHAIN IS LOOSE DON'T DRIVE LIKE THIS IT IS DANGER 3500 DOLLARS TO FIX IT . WE TAKE IT TO THE NISSAN THEY SAID THE SAME . ASKING LOTSOF MONEY TO FIX IT . THIS PROBLEM IS MANUFACTURE FAULT BUT SEEMS LIKE THEY DON'T CARE. NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 15, 2013

“ON JUNE 23,2007 MY NEW 2007 NISSAN QUEST SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE, TURNED OFF, KEYS NOT EVEN IN THE IGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO GET THE FIRE OUT BUT NOT BEFORE MY QUEST AND MY GARAGE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 23, 2007 · fire

“LOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS IN ENGINE. WAS TOLD IF TENSIONERS BREAK, TIMING CHAIN WOULD RELEASE INTO ENGINE AND CAUSE A HAZARD. DEALERSHIP FIXED IT- $1700 AND THE SECONDARY TENSIONERS ARE WORN AND CHEAP. THE NEW ONES ARE MUCH DIFFERENT. IF I HAD NOT HAD THE SQUEALING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 15, 2011

“2007 NISSAN QUEST BRAKE/ROTOR ISSUES. BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE WEARING RAPIDLY AT VERY LOW MILES. IT HAPPENED AT 45,000 MILES AND AGAIN EVERY YEAR SINCE. EVEN AFTER HAVING BRAKES AND ROTORS RESURFACED A FEW TIMES. CONTINUING PROBLEM. DEALER THINKS MAY BE DRIVING HABITS, BUT DEVICE PLACED ON CAR TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 20, 2010 · crash

2007 Nissan Quest — common questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Quest reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 311 complaints put the 2007 model at #2 of 25 Quest years. It is one of the Quest years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Quest problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (110 complaints), engine (50 complaints), electrical system (37 complaints).

Does the 2007 Nissan Quest have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Nissan Quest. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Nissan Quest under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Quest years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Quest years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 1995, 1994, 1996, 1999, 1993, 2012. The cleanest record among Quest years belongs to 1991.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.